YOU KNOW YOU'VE ARRIVED WHEN... I self published my first novel in 2013. I had a book launch in Vancouver, BC, Canada, in front family, friends and a couple of walk-in strangers. Aaaah, what a blissfully terrifying and invigorating day. What brought me the biggest joy, in what I knew was the beginning of a lengthy journey, was that once the launch dust settled, I'd be on to the next book. You see, I'd been chest-deep in the pursuit of a music career. While there, I met hundreds of talented musicians that practiced, tweaked and honed their craft until brilliant, in some cases. But...they never left the practice room. Continually sharpening the sword but never wielding it. Such a shame. When I melded into and molded onto the world of scribes, I met some amazing people, and I love 'em all. I've also met the sword sharpener equivalent from the music world. This is the author who writes and rewrites the manuscript over and over and never shares it with world. "No e...